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Martinez ends her testimony with this:

"If there's not justice for the people, let there be no peace for the government."

It's a new, third option!

"“The times my husband spoke with the children, he would tell them not to be sad that he was on a work trip and would be home soon,” she said."

My anger will never be quelled over the absolutely vile actions this administration has taken. I will never forgive and I will NEVER forget.

I bet I know when CNN will smile...

After Feds Denied Him Lifesaving Meds, Hyde Park Man Ordered Released From 'Unlawful' Detention Albeiro Ropero Remolina — who was arrested near his Hyde Park home in December and denied several doses of needed medication while in custody, according to his attorneys — was released on bond and ret...

After a month in ICE custody, Albeiro Ropero Remolina was released on bond to his Hyde Park home.

"1000s of immigrants who should be eligible for bond are forced to endure unlawful detainment [as they wait for habeas petitions] to be granted," an attorney said. blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/03/a...

omg I missed this!

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We have a cafe in the library and sometimes when they're making some shaken coffee concoction, I think someone's mixing a cocktail.

Three Dog Night was one of my father's favorites. Grew up listening to all of their albums.

I really appreciate this thread and all it's responses.

A tough one to sit with--but we must--is that some people's ability to make good art in part derived from, or was protected by, the fact that they were enabling or doing terrible things. See also: We Need to Talk about Cosby doc. Even more troubling on this score: Read deep reporting on Alice Munro

I know I said I probably wasn't teaching in the fall, but I'm thinking it'll happen, so I'm starting to consider adjusting my current class. Right now, I'm thinking about Chicago Horror.

I know Durbin doesn’t care but can he not care in the other direction? Good Christ, the man is just tossing match after match behind him as he walks away.

Went to a meeting without a coat! 🕶️

Sometimes you really do have to pick a side.

Now is such a time.

It’s that simple.

BREAKING: A federal judge has EXTENDED Haiti TPS!

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes’ order read it was “substantially likely” that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem preordained her termination decision because of “hostility to nonwhite immigrants.”

HERE TO STAY!
WI NOU KAPAB!

a man in a green coat stands in front of a wall ALT: a man in a green coat stands in front of a wall

Misread it as Austen and was VERY confused.

That’s my neighborhood! I love the gelato at Cafe 53.

I have Thoughts about the new episode of Shrinking.

You’re describing an emergency. The world is also watching you and waiting for you to do something.

Are you going to establish an eviction moratorium? Rent is due today.

beating my drum again:
It bears repeating, at a moment when we are all too aware of the powerlessness of young people, that the mission of public libraries to treat *everyone* as a patron, regardless of age—to grant children civic standing through the library card—exemplifies *real* democracy. 📚

My mom was out earshot but LIVID when I told her later.

Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order that will allow local law enforcement to investigate and possible charge federal immigration agents with crimes.
blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/31/m...

I had grown men with families making gross comments to me starting when I was TEN.

It's hard to overstate how NORMAL it was to sexualize teen girls when I was growing up.

"Jailbait" jokes were everywhere, I was constantly sexually harassed by men in cars when walking to school in 6th grade.

Epstein is of an cohort where it was GENERALLY maybe a little edgy but not extreme.

The front pant crease kills me.

When I would leave home after a visit, my dad would report that my mom would often spend that day reading and napping. I didn't understand it until now. Kid just left after being home for six weeks and I absolutely do want to participate in life today.

This is who runs this account.

Close-up of three white entwined snowdrop flowers hanging from slender green stems, their nodding blooms softly lit against a blurred green and white background with pale speckles of light.

1st-2nd February is Imbolc, a Gaelic festival celebrating the impending lambing season and the birth of new life. A Scottish legend tells that the arrival of snowdrops infuriates Beira, Queen of Winter, so she brings frost and snow as she battles to keep her hold. #FolkloreSunday